Originally Posted by
Burton
Might be worth posting this:
http://www.helmets.org/limits.htm
A couple things to take away:
Bicycle helmets are designed and tested to pass only a 14mph impact - but that doesn't mean complete protection.
Just about ANY accident involving a car will exceed the protection limits of a bicycle helmet.
NOTHING protects better than a little caution.
Summary from the linked helmet site: "Summary: A bicycle helmet offers a lot of protection, but you can exceed its capacity and be injured."
In other words, wear a helmet! And be cautious!
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